Rütgers Ag - New Brunswick, NJ
posted 4 months ago
The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is seeking a Budget Analyst II to join their team in New Brunswick, NJ. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the Institute, which is recognized as one of the leading research centers focused on tobacco-related studies. The Institute has a strong commitment to reducing tobacco-related morbidity and mortality and has received significant extramural funding over the years. As a Budget Analyst II, you will assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of all fiscal activities within the Institute, providing essential administrative and program support to the Institute Director, Business Manager, faculty, and other professional staff. In this role, you will perform various accounting tasks under close supervision, including reviewing expenditures and preparing operating and grant budgets for different departments. Your responsibilities will ensure that all financial activities conform to budgetary limits and sponsor regulations. You will also provide specialized research support for post-award administration of grants and contracts, utilizing your knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field. The position requires reliance on established guidelines and instructions to effectively perform job functions. Key duties include assisting in all aspects of the budgeting process, such as forecasting, accounting, reporting, and financial analysis. You will prepare operations and grant budgets, analyze revenues and expenses, and ensure timely and accurate reporting of grants and contracts. Additionally, you will interact with the Finance and Grants departments to track third-party funding sources and coordinate various fiscal procedures, including budget adjustments and transfers. Maintaining records associated with grant accounts and state budgets is also a critical part of your responsibilities, as is compiling necessary data and justifications for projected expenditures.